Police Beat items are compiled from public information contained in Los Alamos Police Department Records. Charges or citations listed in Police Beat do not imply innocence or guilt. The Los Alamos Police Department uses the term “arrest” to define anyone who has been physically arrested, served a court summons, or issued a citation.
Dec. 20

12:03 p.m. — Connie Lemon-Sandoval, 67, of Los Alamos was arrested on a charge of driving on a suspended license, driving without insurance, and having no tail lamps at 38th Street.
(No time given) — Police arrested a 17-year-old Los Alamos teen for possession of a controlled substance in the 1300 block of Diamond Drive. He was then referred to juvenile authorities and released to his parents.
11:48 p.m. — Raynard Frank, 41 of Blackfoot was arrested for aggravated driving while under the influence of alcohol or drugs (refusal to submit to chemical testing), and failure to stay in his lane on N.M. 4.
Dec. 21

10:06 a.m. — A 50-year-old female reported to police her house had been burglarized in the 800 block of Scott Way.
Dec. 22

4:06 a.m. — Ben Abelin, 23, of Los Alamos was arrested for aggravated driving while under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs (refused chemical testing) careless driving, possession of marijuana (less than one ounce) and possession of drug paraphernalia at the intersection of Meadow Lane and Rover Boulevard in White Rock.
10:59 a.m. —Patrick Connolly, 30, of Los Alamos was arrested on a charge of battery against a household member in the 2300 block of 37th Street.
11:44 p.m. —Matthew Beckman, 20, of Santa Fe was arrested in another jurisdiction on a Los Alamos Magistrate Court bench warrant.
Dec. 23

(No time given) — Police arrested a 15-year-old teen for possession of marijuana. He was turned over to his parents and referred to juvenile authorities.
Dec. 24

2:14 p.m. — A 20-year-old Los Alamos woman reported to police that she was the victim of a theft of over $250 and less than $500 in the 1900 block of Camino Mora.